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Nick Drake - Pink Moon Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
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Nick Drake - Pink Moon Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 6, 2025
Short version You want to learn how a tiny, almost whisper quiet song can feel like a punch to the solar plexus. You want to steal tech...
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How to Write Gothabilly Lyrics
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How to Write Gothabilly Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that smells like black lipstick and motor oil. You want lines that are spooky and funny at the same time. You want word...
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How to Write Lyrics About Community
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How to Write Lyrics About Community

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Community songs are not just anthems. They are invitations, roast sessions, love letters, protest signs, block party playlists, and sec...
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Todd Sullivan, President at Hey Domingo! Contact Details
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Todd Sullivan, President at Hey Domingo! Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 15, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Todd Sullivan, President at Hey Domingo!, can be a game-changer for yo...
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How to Write Slowcore Songs
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How to Write Slowcore Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want songs that feel like late night windows and rooms with one lamp turned on. You want tension that breathes slowly. You want not...
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How to Write Blackgaze Songs
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How to Write Blackgaze Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
If black metal and shoegaze hooked up, what would their love child sound like? That child is blackgaze. It is loud and tender. It is ab...
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Erika Irish, Vice President at BET Networks Contact Details
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Erika Irish, Vice President at BET Networks Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 18, 2024
Erika Irish is a highly respected and accomplished executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as the Vice President at ...
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How to Write Dub Songs
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How to Write Dub Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
Dub is that wild cousin of reggae who lives in the studio and eats echoes for breakfast. If you like bass that feels like a hug from a ...
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How to Write a Song About Journalism
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Journalism

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to write a song that makes newsroom lights flicker and editors weep. You want a chorus that sounds like a headline, verses that fe...
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Claude Lataillade, VP at Mack Contact Details
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Claude Lataillade, VP at Mack Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 27, 2024
Claude Lataillade, the esteemed VP at Mack, is a renowned figure in the music industry. As a musician, getting in touch with influentia...
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